salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,160 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 30 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Unionville?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Unionville
| Size | Unionville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,131 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,369 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Unionville overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Unionville, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Unionville
Life in Unionville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Unionville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,304 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $336,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Unionville, NC?
Renting in Unionville costs a median of about $1,029 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Unionville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,160 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Unionville cheap or expensive?
Unionville is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.9% of the typical household income of $103,566. It ranks 30th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Unionville?
The median homeowner in Unionville pays $1,820 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Unionville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Unionville?
The median home value in Unionville is $336,200, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
6,954 people live in Unionville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.